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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

LOST RIVER DISTRICT OFFICE REMODEL

(Final Submittal – 01/09/2015)

1.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

A. This project consists of demolition and remodel of a portion of the Lost River District Ranger District Office Building. It includes demolition, building construction and landscape items as listed below and in the drawings and specifications. The facility is located in Mackay, Idaho on the USDA Salmon-Challis National Forest.

1. Base Bid work includes the following:

a. Demolition Items:

1) Demolition of the “Zen” wall portion of the building, including glazing, glazing structure, exterior stud walls, mechanical systems, plexi-glass, portions of concrete block, removal of the south concrete slab on grade, removal of concrete footings, filling of mechanical chases as listed in the drawings and specifications.

2) Removal and storage of affected carpeted areas

3) Removal and storage of casework where shown

4) Removal of lighting where shown

5) Existing Landscape Demolition will be performed by others

b. Remodel Items:

1) Re-construction of portions of the south exterior wall

2) Addition of aluminum Clad wood windows on south face.

3) New wood siding on the south face

4) Reconstruction/shingling of roof and reconstruction of fascia to match existing conditions

5) Interior walls construction, finishing, and painting

6) Interior casework construction and finishing

7) Interior flooring as shown in the drawings and specifications

8) Addition of insulation as shown in the drawings and specifications

9) Addition of Lighting and Electrical where shown in the drawings

10) Landscape Construction Items:

a) Project Site preparation and grading

b) Construct Drainage Structure on the south side of the District

Office building.

c) Install Landscape which includes sodding, boulders, exterior planting, landscape mulch and weed barrier(cobble and wood mulch), landscape edging and irrigations system.

11) For Federal Accessibility standards see www.access-board.gov/ada-aba/final.cfm.

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2. “Bid Option A” work includes the following:

a. Demolition:

1) Demolition of the front south-west entryway, patio, ramps, railings, and some landscaping as shown in the drawings.

2) Removal of the Stone on the West and South Entry Walls

3) Landscape waste material disposal will be performed by others

b. Remodel of Entry:

1) Reconfiguring and the addition of a new entry vestibule and canopy complete with roof, soffits, column and beam structure, exterior walls, windows, concrete footings, new entry doors, concrete slab on grade, ramp and railings as shown in the drawings and specifications listed as “Bid Option A”.

2) Landscape Items:

a) Install the additional items shown in the Bid Option A Schedule of Items. These include but are not limited to: Landscape waste material disposal, installation of Landscape Mulch and weed barrier, Drainage Structure, Plants and Landscape Boulders.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The Project site is located within city limits of Mackay, ID on Forest Service Owned Property, in Custer County. The location of the building is at the corner of Custer Street and Artemsia Ave. The exact site address is 716 W. Custer, Mackay ID 83251.

1.3 SITE INFORMATION AND LIMITATIONS

A. The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

1. The areas of the office building shall remain open during the construction. The contractor shall be responsible for constructing a temporary barrier wall between the areas of the building to remain with no work and the new construction. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access to construction areas.

2. The Contractor needs to be aware the building site will be open for use during construction. This use will include work by Forest Service Employees and general office business use by the public. The contractor shall take special care to adequately sign and protect areas of work and construction from persons using these areas.

3. The Contractor shall not disrupt existing utility service (water, power, telecom, sewer, etc.) to and within the existing building without coordination and approval from the Contracting Officer(CO), or the Contracting Officer’s Representative(COR).

4. Water is available at the site for construction purposes.

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5. Electrical power is available at the site for construction purposes. The Contractor will be responsible for coordinating modifications to existing power to allow for his use.

6. Other utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

7. The Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities (porta-potty) at the site during all construction work. Toilet facilities shall be provided at a rate of one stool for every 10 workers assigned or working on site with a minimum of one required. The contractor will not be allowed to utilize the toilet facilities available within the government facilities.

1.4 TRAFFIC CONTROL AND CONSTRUCTION SIGNING

A. No work that endangers, interferes, or conflicts with traffic or access to work sites shall be performed until a plan for satisfactory warning and handling of traffic has been submitted by the contractor and approved by the CO and Local Transportation Authority. Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). All traffic control signs will be placed in areas adequate for a truck pulling a fifth wheel trailer to be turned around. Contractor shall not be paid directly for this item, rather it will be considered incidental to other items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. Signing and barricades shall be adequate enough to protect Forest Service employees and public during all phases of construction.

1.5 WORK CAMPS, STAGING AND STORAGE AREAS

A. Areas for staging operations and storage of materials shall be approved by the CO. The Contractor must request in writing for approval from the CO to stage trailers (work or housing) on site. Overnight camping on site will not be allowed.

B. Confine storage of materials and equipment as approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Contractor shall maintain access to the facilities for Forest Service and public.

1.6 INSPECTION OF WORKSITE

A. The contractor acknowledges they have taken the necessary steps to ascertain the nature and location of work, and have investigated and satisfied themselves as to the general and local conditions that can affect the work or its cost. Any failure of the contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expenses to the government.

1.7 START DATE

A. April 2015

1.8 CONTRACT TIME

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A. 120 Calendar Days

1.9 SPECIFICATIONS

A. The following specifications are attached. Some sections in the schedule of items refer to other sections not listed and are subsidiary to, or are included in payment for other pay items in this contract. These items are considered incidental and no additional compensation will be made.

Section 000501 - Office Remodel Section 011250 - Measurement And Payment Section 011900 - Mobilization Section 013300 - Submittal Procedures Section 014100 - Quality Control Section 017320 - Selective Demolition Section 024100 - Waste Material Disposal Section 033000 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Section 033545 - Concrete Sidewalks And Curb & Gutters Section 047200 - Cast Stone Veneer Section 051200 - Structural Steel Framing Section 061000 - Rough Carpentry Section 061500 - Wood Decking Section 061600 - Sheathing Section 064023 - Interior Architectural Woodwork Section 071113 - Bituminous Dampproofing Section 072100 - Thermal Insulation Section 073110 - Asphalt Shingles Section 074600 - Fiber Cement Soffits & Trim Section 074601 - Wood Siding Section 076200 - Sheet Metal Flashing And Trim Section 079200 - Joint Sealants Section 081111 - Standard Steel Frames Section 081416 - Flush Wood Doors Section 082143 - Out-Swing Entry Doors Section 085200 - Aluminum Clad Wood Windows Section 087100 - Door Hardware Section 092900 - Gypsum Board Section 096511 - Resilient Floor Tile Section 096530 - Resilient Wall Base And Accessories Section 099113 - Exterior Painting Section 099120 - Interior Painting Section 099300 - Staining And Transparent Finishing Section 122113 - Horizontal Louver Blinds Section 260500 - Common Work Results For Electrical Section 260519 - Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors And Cables Section 260526 - Grounding And Bonding For Electrical Systems Section 260533 - Raceways And Boxes For Electrical Systems

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Section 260553 - Identification For Electrical Systems Section 262726 - Wiring Devices Section 270500 - Common Work Results For Communications Section 270528 - Pathways For Communications Systems Section 271200 - Communications Copper Network Cabling Section 311000 - Clearing And Grubbing Section 312000 - Earthwork Section 312100 - Project Site Preparation And Grading Section 321204 - Crushed Aggregate Base Section 328000 - Irrigation System Section 329208 - Sodding Section 329210 - Landscape Edger Section 329215 - Landscape Mulch And Weed Barrier Section 329220 - Drainage Structure Section 329310 - Exterior Plants And Landscape Boulders

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USDA FOREST SERVICE, R-4

LOST RIVER DISTRICT OFFICE REMODEL

SECTION 000501 - OFFICE REMODEL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This work includes the complete construction and remodel of the existing Lost River District Office.

1. Base Bid work for the Office Remodel includes the following:

a. Demolition Items:

1) Demolition of the “Zen” wall portion of the building, including glazing, glazing structure, exterior stud walls, mechanical systems, plexi-glass, portions of concrete block, removal of the south concrete slab on grade, removal of concrete footings, filling of mechanical chases as listed in the drawings and specifications.

2) Removal of the Stone on the West Wall

3) Removal and storage of affected carpeted areas

4) Removal and storage of casework where shown

5) Removal of lighting where shown

b. Remodel Items:

1) Re-construction of portions of the south exterior wall

2) Addition of aluminum Clad wood windows on south face.

3) New wood siding on the south face

4) Reconstruction/shingling of roof and reconstruction of fascia to match existing conditions

5) Interior walls construction, finishing, and painting

6) Interior casework construction and finishing

7) Interior flooring as

8) Addition of insulation as shown in the drawings and specifications

9) Addition of Lighting and Electrical where shown in the drawings

2. “Bid Option A” work includes the following:

a. Demolition:

1) Demolition of the front south-west entryway, patio, ramps, and railings, as shown in the drawings.

b. Remodel of Entry:

1) Reconfiguring and the addition of a new entry vestibule and canopy complete with roof, soffits, column and beam structure, exterior walls, windows, concrete footings, new entry doors, concrete slab on grade, OFFICE REMODEL 000501-1 ramp and railings as shown in the drawings and specifications listed as “Bid Option A”.

1.2 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

The publications are referred to in the text by the basic designation only.

2012 International Building Code 2012 International Residential Code 2012 International Plumbing Code 2012 International Mechanical Code 2012 International Fuel Gas Code 2012 International Energy Conservation Code 2012 International Urban-Wildlife Interface Code 2011 National Electrical Code 2013 National Fire Protection Association Standards 13R and 13D.

2004 Americans with Disabilities Act/Architectural Barriers Act Guidelines (ADA/ABAG) (http://www.access-board.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm)

1.3 RELATED WORK

A. The work shall be in accordance with the contract documents.

B. The work shall be in accordance with the specifications as shown in 000001 Section C.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Base Bid, Office Remodel - Measurement and Payment shall be Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) as shown in the Schedule of Items for the office addition completed and ready for use including required demolition and modifications to the existing building as shown on the drawings and described in the specifications and contract documents.

Measurement shall include all work items within 5 feet of the face of the foundation walls (including utilities within those limits).

B. Option – A, Office Remodel. The additional entry structure, walls, windows, doors, siding, roof, railings, Concrete Slab and other items as shown in the drawings and specifications - Measurement and Payment shall be Lump Sum Quantity (LSQ) as shown in the Schedule of Items for Building Remodel, Option A.

C. Schedule of values for the remodel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 14 days of award. The schedule of values shall be a breakdown of the demolition and remodeling costs by specification items applicable to the building. The schedule of values will be the basis for progress payments on the building throughout the project.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - Not Applicable

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

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A. Work shall be completed in accordance with the contract drawings and specifications.

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SECTION 011250 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Measurement and payment for contract work will be made only for and under those pay items included in the Schedule of Items. All other work, labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to successfully complete the project will be considered as included in the payment for items shown. This section defines the method of measurements and basis of payment for work items listed in the Schedule of Items.

B. When more than one class, size, type, thickness, etc. is specified in the Schedule of Items for any pay item, suffixes will be added to the item number to differentiate between the pay items.

1.2 DETERMINATION OF QUANTITIES

A. The following measurements and calculations shall be used to determine contract quantities for payment.

1. For individual construction items, longitudinal and lateral measurements for area computations shall be made horizontally or corrected to horizontal measurement unless otherwise specified. Measurements for geotextiles, netting and erosion control blankets shall be along slope lines.

2. For excavation or embankment volumes, the average end area method shall be used to compute volumes. However, if in the judgment of the Contracting Officer (CO), the average end area method is impractical, measurement shall be made by volume in hauling vehicles or by other three-dimensional methods.

3. For Structures, they shall be measured according to neat lines shown on the drawings or as altered by the CO, in writing, to fit field conditions.

4. For items that are measured by the linear foot, such as pipe culverts, fencing, guardrail, piping, utilities, and underdrains, measurements shall be made parallel to the base or foundation upon which the structures are placed.

5. For aggregates weighed for payment, the tonnage shall not be adjusted for moisture content, unless otherwise provided for.

6. For standard manufactured items (such as fence, wire, plates, rolled shapes, pipe conduits) identified by gauge, weight, section dimensions, and so forth, such identifications shall be considered the nominal weights or dimensions. Unless controlled by tolerances in cited specifications, manufacturer's tolerances shall be accepted.

B. Earthwork Tolerances - Adjustments of horizontal or vertical alignment, within the tolerances specified in this contract, or shifts of balance points up to 100 feet shall be

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made by the contractor as necessary to produce the designed sections and to balance earthwork. Such adjustments shall not be considered as "Changes."

1.3 UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

A. Payment shall be by units defined and determined according to U.S. Standard measure and by the following:

1. Acre: Make longitudinal and transverse measurements for area computations horizontally.

2. 50lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 50lb bags of standard bentonite grout.

3. 94lb Bag: Measurement will be for the actual number of 94lb bags of standard cement or grout.

4. Cubic Yard (CY): A measurement computed by one of the following methods:

a. Excavation, Embankment, or Borrow. The measurement computed by the average end area method from measurements made longitudinally along a centerline or reference line.

b. Material in Place or Stockpile. The measurement computed using the dimensions of the in-place material.

c. Material in the Delivery Vehicle. The measurement computed using measurements of material in the hauling vehicles at the point of delivery.

Vehicles shall be loaded to at least their water level capacity. Leveling of the loads may be required when vehicles arrive at the delivery point.

5. Each (EA): One complete unit, which may consist of one or more parts.

6. Gallons (GAL): The quantity shall be measured by any of the following methods:

a. Measured volume in container.

b. Metered volume by approved metering system.

c. Commercially package volume.

7. Hour (HR): Measurement will be for the actual number of hours (or fraction thereof) ordered by the Contracting Officer and performed by the contractor.

8. Linear Foot (LF): Measurement of work along its length from point-to-point;

parallel to the base or foundation. Do not measure overlaps.

9. Lump Sum (LS): One complete unit.

10. Mile: Measured horizontally along the centerline of each roadway, approach, or ramp.

11. Pound (LB): For sacked or packaged material, measurement will be the net weight as packed by the manufacturer.

12. Square Foot (SF): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

13. Square Yard (SY): Measured on a plane parallel to the surface being measured.

14. Ton: Measured as a short ton consisting of 2,000 pounds.

1.4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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A. The following method of measurement for determining final payment is designated on the Schedule of Items for each pay item:

1. LUMP SUM QUANTITIES (LSQ) - These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract, including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They shall not be measured.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT APPLICABLE)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT APPLICABLE)

END OF SECTION 011250

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SECTION 011900 - MOBILIZATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This item is intended to compensate the Contractor for operations including, but not limited to, those necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; for payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; and for any other work and operations which must be performed or costs that must be incurred incident to the initiation of meaningful work at the site and for which payment is not otherwise provided for under the contract.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. The measurement shall be lump sum for mobilization. Payment shall be as follows:

1. Bond premiums will be reimbursed after receipt of the evidence of payment.

2. 50% of the lump sum, not to exceed 5% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 5% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

3. Payment of the remaining portion of the lump sum, up to 10% of the original contract amount, will be paid following completion of 10% of the original contract amount not including mobilization and bond premiums.

4. Any portion of the lump sum in excess of 10% of the original contract amount will be paid after final acceptance.

5. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION 011900

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SECTION 013300 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other miscellaneous submittals. See Table 013300-1 for a summary of required submittals.

B. See other specification section within this package for additional requirements on submittal.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Coordination: Coordinate preparation and processing of submittals with performance of construction activities.

1. Coordinate transmittal of different types of submittals for related parts of the Work so processing will not be delayed because of need to review submittals concurrently for coordination.

a. The Contracting Officer (CO) reserves the right to withhold action on a submittal requiring coordination with other submittals until related submittals are received.

B. Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals, as follows. Time for review shall commence on CO's receipt of submittal.

1. Initial Review: Allow 14 days for initial review of each submittal. Allow additional time if processing must be delayed to permit coordination with subsequent submittals. CO will advise Contractor when a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination.

2. If intermediate submittal is necessary, process it in same manner as initial submittal.

3. Allow 14 days for processing each re-submittal.

4. No extension of the Contract Time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the Work to permit processing.

C. Identification: Place a permanent label or title block on each submittal for identification.

1. Indicate name of firm or entity that prepared each submittal on label or title block.

2. Provide a space on label or beside title block to record Contractor's review and approval markings and action taken by CO.

3. Include the following information on label for processing and recording action taken:

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a. Project name.

b. Date.

c. Name and address of Contractor.

d. Name of manufacturer.

e. Unique identifier, including revision number.

f. Number and title of appropriate Specification Section.

g. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

h. If more than one item is shown on submittal sheet, identify item.

D. Deviations: Highlight, encircle, or otherwise identify deviations from the Contract Documents on submittals.

E. Additional Copies: Unless additional copies are required for final submittal, and unless CO observes noncompliance with provisions of the Contract Documents, initial submittal may serve as final submittal.

F. Use for Construction: Use only final submittals with mark indicating action taken by CO in connection with construction.

1.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate measurement and/or payment will be made for this section. Payment shall be included with work shown in the schedule of items.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 ACTION SUBMITTALS – (Submittals requiring CO approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Action Submittals required by individual Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will return two copies. Mark up and retain one returned copy as a Project Record Document.

B. Product Data: Collect information into a single submittal for each element of construction and type of product or equipment.

1. If information must be specially prepared for submittal because standard printed data are not suitable for use, submit as Shop Drawings, not as Product Data.

2. Mark each copy of each submittal to show which products and options are applicable.

3. Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Manufacturer's written recommendations.

b. Manufacturer's product specifications.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions.

d. Manufacturer's catalog cuts.

e. Wiring diagrams showing factory-installed wiring.

f. Compliance with recognized trade association standards.

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g. Compliance with recognized testing agency standards.

C. Shop Drawings: Prepare Project-specific information, drawn accurately to scale. Do not base Shop Drawings on reproductions of the Contract Documents or standard printed data.

1. Preparation: Include the following information, as applicable:

a. Dimensions.

b. Identification of products.

c. Fabrication and installation drawings.

d. Roughing-in and setting diagrams.

e. Wiring diagrams showing field-installed wiring, including power, signal, and control wiring.

f. Notation of dimensions established by field measurement.

2. Wiring Diagrams: Differentiate between manufacturer-installed and field-installed wiring.

D. Contractor's Construction Schedule: The contractor shall submit a Construction Schedule, for approval by CO, in accordance with the contract provisions within 5 day of commencement of work.

E. Samples: Prepare physical units of materials or products, including the following:

1. Samples for Initial Selection: Submit manufacturer's color charts consisting of units or sections of units showing the full range of colors, textures, and patterns available.

2.2 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS – (Submittals NOT requiring CO approval)

A. General: Prepare and submit Informational Submittals required by other Specification Sections.

1. Number of Copies: Submit three copies of each submittal, unless otherwise indicated. CO will not return copies.

2. Certificates and Certifications: Certificates and certifications shall be signed by an officer or other individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of that entity.

3. Test and Inspection Reports: Comply with requirements in Section 014100 "Quality Control."

B. Material Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting test results of material for compliance with requirements.

C. Field Test Reports: Prepare reports written by a qualified testing agency, on testing agency's standard form, indicating and interpreting results of field tests performed either during installation of product or after product is installed in its final location, for compliance with requirements.

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D. Maintenance Data: Prepare written and graphic instructions and procedures for operation and normal maintenance of products and equipment.

E. Manufacturer's Instructions: Prepare written or published information that documents manufacturer's recommendations, guidelines, and procedures for installing or operating a product or equipment. Include name of product and name, address, and telephone number of manufacturer.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Review each submittal and check for compliance with the Contract Documents. Note corrections and field dimensions. Mark with approval stamp before submitting to CO.

B. Approval Stamp: Stamp each submittal with a uniform, approval stamp. Include Project name and location, submittal number, Specification Section title and number, name of reviewer, date of Contractor's approval, and statement certifying that submittal has been reviewed, checked, and approved for compliance with the Contract Documents.

C. CO will not review submittals that do not bear Contractor's approval stamp and will return them without action.

D. Submittals not required by the Contract Documents will not be reviewed and may be discarded.

E. Substitutions – Whenever materials, products, and equipment are listed by name or brand in the specifications and/or on the drawings, it is used as a measure of quality, utility, or standard. If the Contractor prefers to use any other brand or manufacturer of same quality, appearance and utility to that specified, he shall request substitution as provided below, not less than 30 days before the planned installation of the item. The Contracting Officer will approve or disapprove the request for substitution.

F. Requests for substitutions will only be considered if contractor submits the following:

1. Complete technical data including drawings, complete performance specifications, test data, samples and performance tests of the article proposed for substitution. Submit additional information if required by Contracting Officer.

All items in the above information shall be circled, tagged, or marked in some way to indicate all deviations or differences which the proposed item differs from the originally specified item.

2. Similar data as above for item originally specified. All items shall be marked to identify where/how the proposed substitution will differ.

3. A statement by the Contractor that the proposed substitution is in full compliance with the contract documents, applicable codes, and laws.

4. The Contractor shall be responsible for any effect upon related work in the project for any substitution and shall pay any additional costs generated by any substitutions.

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3.2 SUBMITTAL SCHEDULE – Submittals shall be made as required by and called for in the drawings and specifications. The following table is a summary of the required submittals for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor and may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specifications:

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Spec.

Section Section Title

Sub-sec-tion

Required Submittal

C General Specifications 1.4A Traffic Control Plan 013300 Submittal Procedures 2.1D Construction Schedule 014100 Quality Control 1.3 A Contractor quality control plan 014100 Quality Control 1.3 B Permits, Licenses, and Certificates 014100 Quality Control 1.3 C Test and inspection reports 014100 Quality Control 1.3 D As-Built drawings 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete 1.3A Product Data 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete 1.3B Design Mix 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete 1.3C Shop Drawings 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete 1.3D Quality Control Test Reports 033000 Cast-in-Place Concrete 1.3E Contraction and Expansion Joint

Layout 047200

Cast Stone Masonry 1.3A Product Data, Samples, Qualifica-tions, Certificates, Test Reports, Instructions

047200 Cast Stone Masonry 1.3B O & M, Warranty 051200 Structural Steel Framing 1.4A Product Data 051200 Structural Steel Framing 1.4B Shop Drawings-See Spec.

051200 Structural Steel Framing 1.4C Qualification Data for Installer, fabricator, and testing agency.

051200 Structural Steel Framing 1.4D Welding certificates.

051200 Structural Steel Framing 1.4E Product Test reports. See spec.

051200 Structural Steel Framing 1.4F Quality Control Reports 061000 Rough Carpentry 1.3A Product Data 061000 Rough Carpentry 1.3B Material Certificates 061500 Wood Decking 1.2A Product Data 061600 Sheathing 1.2.A Product Data 061600 Sheathing 1.2.B Research & Evaluation Reports 064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork 1.2A Product Data 064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork 1.2B Shop Drawing 064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork 1.2C Samples 064023 Interior Architectural Woodwork 1.2D Qualification Data 071113 Bituminous Dampproofing 1.2A Product Data 072100 Thermal Insulation 1.5A Product Data 073110 Asphalt shingles 1.3A Product Data 073110 Asphalt shingles 1.3B Maintenance Data 073110 Asphalt shingles 1.3C Warranties

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Spec.

Section Section Title

Sub-sec-tion

Required Submittal

074600 Fiber Cement Siding 1.2A Product Data 074600 Fiber Cement Siding 1.2B Samples 074600 Fiber Cement Siding 1.2C Product Test Reports 074600 Fiber Cement Siding 1.2D Warranty 074600 Fiber Cement Siding 1.2E Maintenance Data 074601 Wood Siding 1.3A Product Data 074601 Wood Siding 1.3B Samples 076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 1.3A Product Data 076200 Sheet Metal Flashing and Trim 1.3B Samples 079200 Joint Sealants 1.2A Product Data 079200 Joint Sealants 1.2B Samples 079200 Joint Sealants 1.2C Joint-Sealant Schedule 079200 Joint Sealants 1.2D Product Certificates 081111 Standard Steel Frames 1.3A Product Data 081111 Standard Steel Frames 1.3B Product test reports 081111 Standard Steel Frames 1.3C Shop Drawings 081416 Flush Wood Doors 1.2A Product Data 081416 Flush Wood Doors 1.2B, C Samples

082143 Out-Swing Entry Doors 1.2A Product Data 082143 Out-Swing Entry Doors 1.2B Shop Drawings 082143 Out-Swing Entry Doors 1.2C Samples 082143 Out-Swing Entry Doors 1.2D Warranty 085200 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 1.4A Product Data 085200 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 1.4B Shop Drawings 085200 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 1.4C Product Schedule 085200 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 1.4D Samples 085200 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 1.4E Test Reports 085200 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 1.4F Maintenance Data 085200 Aluminum Clad Wood Windows 1.4G Warranty 087100 Door Hardware 1.2A Product Data 087100 Door Hardware 1.2B Test Reports 087100 Door Hardware 1.2C Maintenance Data 087100 Door Hardware 1.2D Warranty 087100 Door Hardware 1.2E Door Hardware Sets & Key

Schedule 092900 Gypsum board 1.2.A Product Data 096511 Resilient Floor Tile 1.2A Product Data 096511 Resilient Floor Tile 1.2B Samples 096511 Resilient Floor Tile 1.2C Maintenance Data 096511 Resilient Floor Tile 1.6 Extra Materials 096530 Resilient Wall Base and Accessories 1.2A Product Data

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Spec.

Section Section Title

Sub-sec-tion

Required Submittal

096530 Resilient Wall Base and Accessories 1.2B Sample 099113 Exterior Painting 1.2A Product Data 099113 Exterior Painting 1.2B Samples 099113 Exterior Painting 1.2C Extra Materials 099120 Interior Painting 1.2A Product Data 099120 Interior Painting 1.2B

& C Color Samples

099120 Interior Painting 1.2D Product List 099300 Staining and Transparent Finishing 1.2A Product Data 099300 Staining and Transparent Finishing 1.2B

& C Samples

099300 Staining and Transparent Finishing 1.2D Product List 122113 Horizontal Louver Blinds 1.2A Product Data 122113 Horizontal Louver Blinds 1.2B Shop Drawings 122113 Horizontal Louver Blinds 1.2C Samples 122113 Horizontal Louver Blinds 1.2D Maintenance Data 260500 Common Work Results for Electrical 1.2A Product Data 270500 Common Work Results for Commu-nications 1.3A Qualification Data

270500 Common Work Results for Commu-nications

1.3B Product Data

270500 Common Work Results for Commu-nications

1.3C As-Built Drawings and Operation and Maintenance Manuals

271200 Communications Copper Network Cabling

1.3A Product Data

321204 Crushed Aggregate Base 1.2A Aggregate Source 321204 Crushed Aggregate Base 1.2B Test Results 329215 Landscape Mulch 1.2A Material Samples 329220 Drainage Structure 1.2A Material Samples

END OF SECTION 013300

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES 013300-7

SECTION 014100 - QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 This work shall consist of providing quality control in conformance with the inspection, testing, and product certification requirements of this contract to ensure compliance with the drawings and specifications. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tests, and reports necessary to meet the requirements of the contract.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a quality control system that will ensure all services, supplies, and construction work required under this contract conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor shall perform, or cause to be performed, the sampling, inspection, and testing required to substantiate that all services, supplies, and construction conform to the contract requirements.

B. Special Tests and Inspections: Contractor will engage a testing agency to conduct required special tests and inspections. The Contractor shall authorize the testing agency to perform the required testing and inspections on the work completed. The authority shall include:

1. Testing agency will interpret tests and inspections and state in each report whether tested and inspected work complies with or deviates from the Contract Documents.

2. Testing agency will re-test and re-inspect corrected work.

C. Retesting/Reinspecting: Contractor shall provide quality-control services for retesting and reinspection for replaced construction work or for work that failed to comply with the requirements under the contract.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor Quality Control Plan

B. Permits, Licenses, and Certificates

C. Test and Inspection Reports

D. As-Built Drawings

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. No separate payment will be made for the work included under this section; rather payment shall be considered to be included in the items of work listed in the Schedule of Items.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM

A. General: Perform required testing, inspections, sampling, and similar services per direction specified in the contract drawings and specifications and in accordance with established industry standards.

3.2 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. At the time of the preconstruction conference, the Contractor shall submit for approval a written Contractor Quality Control Plan.

1. If the plan requires any revisions or corrections, the Contractor shall resubmit the plan within 10 days.

2. The Government reserves the right to require changes in the plan during the contract period as necessary.

3. No change in the approved plan may be made without written concurrence by the Contracting Officer.

4. At a minimum, the plan shall include the following:

a. A list of personnel responsible for quality control and assigned duties.

Include each person's qualifications.

b. A copy of a letter of direction to the Contractor's Quality Control Supervisor outlining assigned duties.

c. Names, qualifications, and descriptions of laboratories to perform sampling and testing, and samples of proposed report forms.

d. Methods of performing, documenting, and enforcing quality control of all work.

e. Methods of monitoring and controlling environmental pollution and contamination as required by all applicable regulations and laws.

3.3 TEST AND INSPECTION REPORTS

A. Submit three copies of complete test results no later than three calendar days after the test was performed.

B. Submit failing test results and proposed remedial actions within four hours of noted deficiency.

C. Testing and Inspection Reports shall include the following:

1. Date of issue.

2. Project title and number.

3. Name, address, and telephone number of testing agency.

4. Dates and locations of samples, tests, or inspections.

5. Names of individuals performing tests and inspections.

6. Reference Specification Section(s).

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7. Complete test or inspection data.

8. Test and inspection results and an interpretation of test results.

9. Ambient conditions at time sample was taken, tested, or inspected.

10. Comments or professional opinion on whether tested or inspected work complies with the Contract Document requirements.

11. Name and signature of laboratory inspector.

12. Recommendations on retesting and reinspecting.

3.4 PERMITS, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATES

A. For Contracting Officer’s records, submit copies of permits, licenses, certifications, inspection reports, releases, jurisdictional settlements, notices, receipts for fee payments, judgments, correspondence, records, and similar documents, established for compliance with standards and regulations relevant to the on performance of the work.

3.5 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

A. The Contractor shall maintain a set of the contract drawings depicting as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition and shall be available for review. All variations from the original contract drawings shall be indicated in red on the drawings. Upon completion of the contract work, as-built drawings shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

3.6 SAMPLING, TESTING, AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Sampling, testing, and Certification requirements and frequency for specific items shall be as specified in the drawings and specification. The following table is a summary of the required sampling, testing, and certification for the project - the table is to assist the Contractor, but may not be all inclusive – additional submittals may be required by specific specification section:

TABLE 014100-1

Item

Subsection Certification or Test Required

Frequency 033000 2.11 Mixing and Delivery Each Truck 033000 3.13 Concrete – Slump, Air, Tempera-ture 1 composite per truck load delivered 033000 3.13 Concrete - Compression Test Spec-imens at 7 days and 28 days (see spec)

047200 1.4 Installers Experience & Project References

5-yrs min.

051200 1.5A Fabricator Qualifications Prior to commence-ment of work

051200 1.5B Installers Qualifications Prior to commence-ment of work

051200 1.5C Welding Qualifications Prior to commence-ment of work

051200 3.5 Bolted & welded Connections See Spec

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TABLE 014100-1

Item

Subsection Certification or Test Required

Frequency 061753 1.5 Wood Truss Manufacturer’s Quali-fications See Spec

073110 1.4 Qualifications See Spec 074600 1.4 Qualifications See Spec 079200 1.3 Qualifications See Spec 081111 1.4A Qualifications See Spec 085200 1.5A, B Qualifications See Spec 087100 1.3 Qualifications See Spec 096539 1.3 Qualifications See Spec 122113 3.5 Training of Owner’s Representative See Spec.

271200 3.4 Field Quality Control See Spec.

312000 3.16 Field Quality Control See Spec.

321204 3.4A Compaction Tests – Road Base and

Surface Course One test for every

300 sq. yd. of aggregate

END OF SECTION 014100

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SECTION 017320 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes demolition and removal of the following:

1. Selected portions of a building or structure.

2. Repair procedures for selective demolition operations.

1.2 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. There will be no separate measurement or payment for work in this Section.

Demolition is considered incidental to other items of work shown in the Schedule of Items.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose of them off-site, unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

B. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

1.4 MATERIALS OWNERSHIP

A. Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Government property, demolished materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed from Project site.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Government assumes no responsibility for condition of areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Conditions existing at time of inspection for bidding purpose will be maintained by Government as far as practical.

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C. Hazardous Materials: It is not expected that hazardous materials will be encountered in the Work.

1. Hazardous materials will be removed by Government before start of the Work.

2. If materials suspected of containing hazardous materials are encountered, do not disturb; immediately notify Contracting Officer (CO). Hazardous materials will be removed by Government under a separate contract.

D. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site will not be permitted.

E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 REPAIR MATERIALS

A. Use repair materials identical to existing materials.

1. If identical materials are unavailable or cannot be used for exposed surfaces, use materials that visually match existing adjacent surfaces to the fullest extent possible.

2. Use materials whose installed performance equals or surpasses that of existing materials.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 EXAMINATION

A. Verify that utilities have been disconnected and capped.

B. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

C. When unanticipated mechanical, electrical, or structural elements that conflict with intended function or design are encountered, investigate and measure the nature and extent of conflict. Promptly submit a written report to CO.

3.2 UTILITY SERVICES

A. Existing Utilities: Maintain services indicated to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

B. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or operating facilities unless authorized in writing by CO and authorities having jurisdiction. Provide temporary services during interruptions to existing utilities, as acceptable to CO and to authorities having jurisdiction.

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1. Provide at least 72 hours notice to CO if shutdown of service is required during changeover.

C. Utility Requirements: Locate, identify, disconnect, and seal or cap off indicated utilities serving areas to be selectively demolished.

1. Arrange to shut off indicated utilities with utility companies.

2. If utility services are required to be removed, relocated, or abandoned, provide temporary utilities before proceeding with selective demolition that bypass area of selective demolition and that maintain continuity of service to other parts of building.

3. Cut off pipe or conduit in walls or partitions to be removed. Cap, valve, or plug and seal remaining portion of pipe or conduit after bypassing.

D. Utility Requirements: Do not start selective demolition work until utility disconnecting and sealing have been completed and verified in writing.

3.3 PREPARATION

A. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, walkways, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from CO and authorities having jurisdiction.

Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by governing regulations.

2. Erect temporary protection, such as walks, fences, railings, canopies, and covered passageways, where required by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Protect existing site improvements, appurtenances, and landscaping to remain.

B. Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

3.4 POLLUTION CONTROLS

A. Dust Control: Use water mist, temporary enclosures, and other suitable methods to limit spread of dust and dirt. Comply with governing environmental-protection regulations.

B. Disposal: Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

C. Cleaning: Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations.

3.5 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

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A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations.

1. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required.

Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction.

2. Cut or drill from the exposed or finished side into concealed surfaces to avoid marring existing finished surfaces.

3. Do not use cutting torches until work area is cleared of flammable materials. At concealed spaces, such as duct and pipe interiors, verify condition and contents of hidden space before starting flame-cutting operations. Maintain portable fire-suppression devices during flame-cutting operations.

4. Locate selective demolition equipment and remove debris and materials so as not to impose excessive loads on supporting walls, floors, or framing.

B. Existing Facilities: Comply with CO’s requirements for using and protecting walkways, building entries, and other building facilities during selective demolition operations.

3.6 PATCHING AND REPAIRS

A. General: Promptly repair damage to adjacent construction caused by selective demolition operations.

B. Repairs: Where repairs to existing surfaces are required, patch to produce surfaces suitable for new materials.

C. Finishes: Restore exposed finishes of patched areas and extend restoration into adjoining construction in a manner that eliminates evidence of patching and refinishing.

D. Floors and Walls: Where walls or partitions that are demolished extend one finished area into another, patch and repair floor and wall surfaces in the new space. Provide an even surface of uniform finish color, texture, and appearance. Remove existing floor and wall coverings and replace with new materials, if necessary, to achieve uniform color and appearance.

E. Ceilings: Patch, repair, or rehang existing ceilings as necessary to provide an even-plane surface of uniform appearance.

3.7 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED MATERIALS

A. General: Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

B. Burning: Do not burn demolished materials.

C. Disposal: Transport demolished materials off Government property and legally dispose of them.

END OF SECTION 017320

June 2009

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SECTION 024100 - WASTE MATERIAL DISPOSAL

PART 1 - GENERAL

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